The night we recorded this would have been Jordy and Hank's 6-year wedding anniversary. So naturally, we decided to record a podcast after an exhausting, emotional day in Palm Springs. We react to Jordy's Celebration Of Life and if it brought us closure, where we go on from here without Jordy, if we believe in magic or astrology and what the future of this podcast might look like.

Watch Jordy's Celebration Of Life here ❤️

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Jordana “Jordy” Rachel Glassner (née Epstein) was born on January 9, 1992, to Susan and Iro Epstein. She was a devoted daughter and a cherished sister to Ari Epstein and Jonathan Epstein.

Jordy attended Riverside Drive Elementary School, where she met her lifelong friends Erica Rozmid and Alex Firestone. She later attended New Jewish Community High School, continuing to build the deep and lasting relationships that defined her life.

On February 15, 2020, Jordy married her beloved husband and best friend, Hank Glassner. Shortly thereafter, they welcomed their beautiful son, Brody Glassner, on May 13, 2022. Being a wife and mother was the greatest joy of Jordy’s life, and her love for her family was boundless.

Professionally, Jordy was a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s degree in Psychology. She specialized in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and was deeply committed to supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most vulnerable moments. Her work was marked by compassion, honesty, and an unwavering belief in the power of connection.

In August of 2023, Jordy was diagnosed with glioblastoma. From that moment forward, she began an extraordinary journey—facing the disease with courage while openly sharing her experience to raise awareness and reduce isolation for others. Jordy’s willingness to speak publicly about glioblastoma created a space where many felt seen, understood, and less alone.

That same spirit of openness and humanity lived on through *Grief Street*, a podcast Jordy co-created with her best friend, Erica Rozmid, and her husband, Hank Glassner, bringing people together through shared stories of grief, resilience, and connection.

Jordy is survived by her beloved husband, Hank Glassner; her loving son, Brody; her parents, Susan and Iro Epstein; her siblings, Ari Epstein (Cassie Zwart) and Jonathan Epstein (Lasha); her grandfather, Howard Lockman; her mother-in-law, Arlene Glassner; her brother-in-law, Eric Glassner; and her many treasured aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandmother Jeanne Lockman and her grandparents Leopold and Regina Epstein.

Jordy passed away January 13, 2026. She was a rare and remarkable soul—deeply empathetic, fiercely honest, and profoundly loving. Her impact reached far beyond those who knew her personally, and her legacy will continue through the lives she touched, the conversations she started, and the love she gave so freely.

OFFICIANT
Debi Jenkins Frankle

EULOGIES
Jonathan Epstein
Ari Epstein
Erica Rozmid & Alex Firestone
Hank Glassner

EULOGY & SONG
Sue Epstein

CLOSING WORDS
Debi Jenkins Frankle

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We love you all.

Celebration of Jordy’s Life on Monday, February 9th, 2026, 10:00am PT, at Adat Ari El, 12020 Burbank Blvd, Valley Village, CA 91607. The service will be livestreamed on Jordy’s page at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. Per Jordy’s wishes, guests are encouraged to dress casually and comfortably; no formal attire.

A non-profit is being set up in Jordy’s memory with a mission to provide immediate, flexible financial support to individuals and families affected by glioblastoma. Those who wish to receive updates may sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/jordyglassner.

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After a Jordy update, we're back with an interview we dusted out of the archives from a year-and-a-half ago. Kayleigh Summers, also known as the Birth Trauma Mama across social media, chats with Jordy and Erica about juggling grief and gratitude, the messy shifts after trauma, and how she and her husband worked on things in therapy. She also digs into why training matters as much as lived experience — and what it costs to share her story online. It's a great conversation that we're apologetic for not putting out sooner!

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Jordy and Erica record during a chaotic time — a playdate with the kiddos, and reflect on the two year anniversary of Jordy's brain cancer diagnosis.

Apologies for the audio and video issues!

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Live from a joint family vacation in Oxnard, we discuss Jordy's latest scan results and medical updates, lighthouses and whether Jordy would sink or float in a pool.

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We're back after a two-month break. So let's catch you up on everything that’s happened with Jordy, and what the hell we’re supposed to do now. 

Oh, and also there were a ton of audio issues on this one. First time recording in two months was a bit rusty for all of us, but hope you enjoy!

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We planned on recording this weekend. Then life happened. Fortunately, Erica and Jordy wanted to release an episode they've kept in the vault since March 10th. It's a raw one. Buckle up. We love you all. 

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It's been a couple of months since we last checked in, and boy is there a lot to update you on. For starters, Jordy got stuck.

We talk about Jordy and Erica's separate hospital stays one floor apart from each other, what the right to exist actually means, how their unwavering support is not normal, and what best describes an airplane movie.

Glad to be back.

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Jordy and Erica decide to end the 2024 year with a podcast recording on a family trip in Los Olivos, where they discuss where things stand in life right now.

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